El Día de los Muertos at Cheekwood
Visitors experience vibrant traditions of Mexico and Latin America through community-created altar displays honoring ancestors and student-painted murals. The festival features live Latin and Aztec dance presentations, musical performances, and an open-air market offering authentic cuisine and artisan goods. Guests of all ages can also participate in hands-on cultural crafts such as making marigold flower crowns and monarch butterflies.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Members: adults free, seniors (65+) free, college students free, youth (3–17) free, ages 2 and under free. Non-members: adults $20, seniors (65+) $18, college students $16, youth (3–17) free, ages 2 and under free. A $2 service fee is added to all paid transactions.
Hours
9:00 am–5:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bellevue
Food & Drink
Festival food vendors offer traditional cuisine, along with sweets and snacks.
Parking
Parking capacity may be reached. Once parking is full, walk-up tickets are only available to guests arriving by rideshare.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve your timed-entry ticket in advance, as timed entry is required for all guests.
- Consider taking a rideshare, as parking can reach capacity and walk-up admission is only granted to rideshare arrivals once lots are full.
- Do not plan to bring school groups on buses, as they are not permitted due to parking limitations.
Special Events & Promotions
- Timed-entry tickets are required for all guests.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hands-on crafts can visitors make?
Guests can assemble paper marigold flower crowns, craft paper monarch butterflies, color papel picado sheets, and write messages for the Memory Tree.
What kinds of entertainment and performances take place?
The festival features traditional Danza Azteca performances, folkloric dance groups, live Latin bands, DJ sets, and a fashion show featuring La Catrinas.
What items are available in the festival marketplace?
Local merchants and food vendors offer authentic dishes such as tacos, empanadas, churros, and sweets, alongside handmade goods, art, tees, and jewelry.
Are school bus groups allowed?
No, school groups arriving on buses are not permitted due to limited parking and timed ticketing.
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